Preop/PACU RN — Scenic, Full-Time Surgical Care

Vail Health Behavioral Health; Vail, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Housing programs

Medical

Vision

Tuition Assistance

Existing Student Loan Repayment

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Annual Educational Funds

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Vail Health Behavioral Health in Vail, CO seeks a PreOp/PACU RN for the Surgery Center. The role provides nursing care for patients and their families, collaborating with providers to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, triage, education, medication administration, and coordination with physicians to ensure safety and high-quality care. Requires CO RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• One-year clinical experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Colorado or a valid compact state.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Associate Nursing Degree (minimum for hires after 01/07/2018).
• Working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Deliver patient education to facilitate plan of care and informed choices.
• Delegate care per Colorado statutes and prioritize assessments.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and Vail Health teams.
• Administer medications and assist in procedures while following safety guidelines.
• Provide high-quality service using Relationship-Based Care with patients and families.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Triage

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Vail Health Behavioral Health in Vail, CO seeks a PreOp/PACU RN for the Surgery Center. The role provides nursing care for patients and their families, collaborating with providers to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, triage, education, medication administration, and coordination with physicians to ensure safety and high-quality care. Requires CO RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS.